They Called Themselves the K.K.K.: The Birth of an American Terrorist Group
School year: Year 10, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 176
Published: 2014
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"They Called Themselves the K.K.K.: The Birth of an American Terrorist Group" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti delves into the origins and early years of the Ku Klux Klan, exploring the societal conditions following the Civil War that allowed such a violent group to rise. Through vivid storytelling, historical accounts, and compelling illustrations, Bartoletti sheds light on the Klan's formation, its ideology, and its impact on American society. The book examines the fear and hatred that fueled the KKK's growth, while highlighting the voices of those who resisted its terror, providing a crucial understanding of this dark chapter in American history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
There are 176 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2014 by Clarion Books .
Susan Campbell Bartoletti is the award-winning and critically acclaimed author of many books, both fiction and nonfiction, for children. Her fiction includes the novels The Boy Who Dared , Dear America: A Coal Miner's Bride , and No Man's Land , as well as a number of picture books. She won the Newbery Honor for her nonfiction book Hitler Youth . A former eighth-grade teacher for 18 years, Bartoletti now writes full-time and lives in Pennsylvania with her family.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Ages 10-14 Years
This book was recognised in the Ages 10-14 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.
Volunteer State Book Award - High School
This book was recognised in the High School category by the Volunteer State Book Award.
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books - Teens
This book was recognised in the Teens category of the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books.
Carolyn W Field Award
This book was recognised by the Carolyn W Field Award.
Tayshas Reading
This book was recognised by the Tayshas Reading.
Grand Canyon Reader Award - Nonfiction - Tween
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction - Tween category by the Grand Canyon Reader Award.